DADDY SHOWKEY headlines the NIGERIAN CORNER at the Notting Hill Carnival 2014 (PHOTOS)

DADDY SHOWKEY on stage

Thousands of Nigerians defied a very rainy London monday to attend the Nigerian Corner at the Notting Hill Carnival 2014. The event which was headlined by dancehall legend Daddy Showkey was hosted by the trio of Dj Abass, broadcaster Yaw of Wazobia Fm and comedian Mc Abbey. Special guests at this years' event include veteran broadcaster Bisi Olatilo, Dayo D1 Adeneye, Hip TV's Ayo Animashaun, ace video director Moe Musa, Femi Amusan (BenTv), Shope Olajide, Alariwo of Africa and many more. Event co-producer Ayo Shonaiya of RMG said "This years attendance defied all odds due to the torrential rain fall but the Nigerian spirit shone through as thousands came out". G.I Roadshow's Andrew Okocha also gave kudos to all performing acts "They were awesome". There were live performances by UK Nigerian pop likes like Ada Snoop, Sona, Afrika, Dizzy VC, Abdul, Jaycee, D-Soul, Big Tobs and Ejyki. Music was provided by Nigerian DJS UK courtesy of DJ's Whateva, Shola-B, Neptune and Spencer. Check out more photos after cut...

AFRICA UNPLUGGED CONCERT 2014 (UK) - The African Invasion!!!

Europe’s largest ever African Music Festival returns! Africa Unplugged dubbed the Glastonbury of the African music scene, is kicking off in London at the flagship O2 Academy Brixton on Sunday 14, September and ends at The Ritz Manchester on Sunday 21, September 2014.

Fri/3/Oct: The world movie premiere of URBAN RHYTHM at Lighthouse, London (Watch trailer)

EVENT

The World movie premiere of

URBAN RHYTHM

(A Michael Ibiayo Film)

Fri/19/Sep: KWAM1 to headline De ULTIMATE Concert (London) ft May-D, Oritse Femi & Honey-B

KWAM1 Live 
(with live band from Nigeria)

at 

De Ultimate Concert 

featuring 

Oritse Femi & May-D

Behind the scene photos from WANDE COAL's 'Baby Hello' video shoot

Check out behind the scene pictures of Baby Hello video shoot  by Wande Coal of Black Diamond Entertainment . The video was directed by Sesan Ogunro of Film Factory on location within Lagos Nigeria . Yemi Alade was featured as cameo in the video and is set to be released soon. More photos after cut

Ramsey Nouah, Yvonne Nelson, Ice Prince set for London Edition of Tyme Out with TEE A (Sun/28/Sep)

EVENT

TYME OUT with TEE A (As Seen On TV)

(UK Special Edition)

Sun/24/Aug: Julius Agwu's CRACK YA RIBS 2014 (London Edition)

EVENT

Julius Agwu's CRACK YA RIBS (London)

DATE

Sun / 24th / August / 2014

Fri/8th/Aug: AFRICAN COMEDY SHOW London (August Edition)

EVENT

AFRICAN COMEDY SHOW (London)

(August Edition)

Mon/25/Aug: COKOBAR 10th Year Anniversary Concert ft IYANYA, Win-A-Car + more...

EVENT

COKOBAR 10th Anniversary Concert

featuring 

IYANYA

(with Full live band)

Moelogo, Emma Nyra, Lola Rae

Angel, Selebo, Tekno & Baci

DAVIDO, Tiwa Savage to headline AFRICA UNPLUGGED 2014 (London/Manchester)

EVENT

AFRICA UNPLUGGED 2014

(London & Manchester)

NEW DATE: Fri/22/Aug: The 4th Annual NIGERIAN DJS UK Green & White Industry Party 2014

EVENT: 

The 4th Annual Nigerian DJs UK 

Green & White Industry Party 2014. 

  

DATE: Fri/22/Aug

(Carnival Friday)

FINDING FELA out in UK Cinemas from 5th Sept 2014 (Watch trailer)

FILM

FINDING FELA
(Directed by Alex Gibney)

Running Time - 119minutes

Mon/25/Aug: The NIGERIAN CORNER 2014 at The Notting Hill Carnival - The Countdown is ON..

The countdown is on to the 2014 edition of the Nigerian Corner at the Notting Hill Carnival. Billed as the largest annual gathering of Nigerians in Europe, this years' edition will feature musicians, comedians, fashion and the very best of Nigerian food and drinks. The Nigerian Corner has been a permanent feature of the Notting Hill Carnival since 1986 and has become the biggest summer outing for Nigerians (both home and abroad). This years' edition will hold on ADELA STREET, LONDON W10 5BA (Off KENSAL ROAD and LADBROKE GROVE). Closest tube - Kensal Green (Bakerloo Line & London Overground). More info - 07946811253. VIDEO: Watch last years edition after cut..

FUNMI OLAWUMI presents Yoruba Soul at Vortex Jazz Club, London (30 & 31 July)

Nigerian singer Funmi Olawumi, the leader and founder of the Yoruba Women Choir, performs an intimate show with her 9-piece band as she premiers songs from her soon to be released CD (Yoruba Soul) which takes off from the success of her current CD “Funmi Ti De” (Joyful Noise Records). The new recording “Yoruba Soul” brings together all the glorious elements of Nigerian rhythms of afrobeat, hi-life, juju and fuji into one infectious naija rhythms. Details after cut...

GLAM AFRICA UK Launch set for London Fashion Week February 2015

Glam Africa UK is a new platform established to promote African fashion and culture in London and surrounding areas through a yearly fashion show, daily updated fashion/ lifestyle website and free glossy fashion/ lifestyle magazine which will be distributed in London.

Win Tickets to AFRICA FASHION WEEK LONDON 2014

 

It's been tagged one of the biggest African Fashion Shows outside of Africa and the 2014 edition is on Fri/8th and Sat/10th August 2014 at Olympia, Kensington. There will be catwalk shows as well as the exhibition and tickets have gone on sale. More info after cut...

Photos from HUMOUR ABOVE THE LAW (Comedy Show - London)

The debut edition of the comedy brand Humour Above The Law was held last sunday at the Catford Broadway Theatre. The event featured Adot Comedian, Akpos, A.D.E (Africans Do Everything) and a guest appearance by Wale Gates. The show was was put together by Akinlolu Jekins' Slimz Promotions also featured musical performances by UNG BOYZ, Deji and Prince Dolla. Photos by Coucou Fotoz and Michael Tubes. More photos after cut...

Photos from the NIGERIAN CENTENARY AWARDS UK (Full List Of Award Recipients)

The city of London last friday hosted the Nigerian Centenary Awards UK celebrating and honouring 100 outstanding Nigerians in the United Kingdom. The sold out event was held at Waltham Forest Town Hall and had in attendance amongst other invited dignitaries the Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK, Alhaji Dalhatu Tafida. The event was organised by an awards committee comprising Nigerian UK community leaders in conjunction with Ben Television. Full list of recipients after photos. All photos by Michael Tubes. More photos after cut..

Sat/12/Jul: NIGERIA DIALOGUE hosts 'The Next Generation of Nigeria Leadership" Town Hall & Book Reading Session

The focus of this event is to answer the questions around "The Next Generation of Nigerian Leadership".

Date

 Saturday, July 12, 2014

Host

NIGERIA DIALOGUE 

OLIVA TWEEST 'The Afrobeats Musical' returns with 2 dates at Hackney Empire (6th/7th Sept)

 EVENT

OLIVA TWEEST 

The Afrobeats Musical 

DATES

Sat/6th/Sept/2014

Sun/7th/Sept/2014

Team Nigeria UK (U15) win African Nations Cup UK. Beat Zanzibar 1-0

TEAM NIGERIA UK a.k.a British Eaglets won the African Nations Cup UK U-15 Tournament yesterday by beating Zanzibar 1-0 in a pulsating final. There were many football scouts and agents present and according to the team reps,  some EPL club academies have also requested friendlies with the winning side. More photos after cut..

Sun/29/Jun: HUMOUR ABOVE THE LAW ft Denrele, Senator, Funnybone. (Comedy Show)

EVENT: 

HUMOUR ABOVE THE LAW (Comdey Show)

DATE: 

Sunday, 29th, June, 2014

Fri/27th/Jun: THE NIGERIAN CENTENARY AWARDS UK 2014 (The Countdown Is On)

 

 EVENT DETAILS
 
Fri/27th/Jun: THE NIGERIAN CENTENARY AWARDS UK 2014

VENUE: Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Rd, London, E17 4JF

UK Movie company - TALKING DRUM ENTERTAINMENT - To Go Into Film Production

PRESS RELEASE

Talking Drum Entertainment the visionary UK Company dedicated to the development and distribution of black film and TV content is to develop and produce its first slate of feature films alongside a number of exciting new filmmakers.

Tyme Out with TEE-A coming to LONDON, Accra, & Johannesburg this year...

The award winning television variety show Tyme Out With Tee-A will be hosting a series of live special editions in three major cities of the world this year - London, Accra and Johannesburg. Tagged the Tyme Out With Tee-A Live Edition Concert Tour 2014, it will feature stars of the show Tee-A, Prof Abbey & Madam Princess alongside a select line-up of top musicians, comedians plus live interviews with celebrities on the hot seat. Full details out soon